A stressed asset is an indicator of the health of the banking system. It is a combination of NPA, Restructured loans and Written off assets. Assets of the banking system comprises of loans given and investment in bonds made by banks. Quality of the asset indicates how much of the loans taken by the borrowers… Continue reading About Stressed Assets and how it is different from NPA
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Learn all about Qatar crisis
Context Amid the ongoing Qatar crisis, Doha has recently implied that although they are looking forward to work together with other Gulf nations, they are reluctant to discuss any measures that impinge the sovereignty of Qatar. Key Highlights Four Arab countries out of which three are also the members of Gulf Cooperation Council – Saudi… Continue reading Learn all about Qatar crisis
Must Read News Articles – July 1
Archives GS 1 — GS 2 India and neighbors Border standoff: India warns of serious impact: (The Hindu) India is deeply concerned at the recent Chinese actions and has conveyed to the Chinese Government that such construction would represent a significant change of status quo with serious security implications for India. Face-off in Doklam: (Indian Express,… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 1
Mains Guidance Program – Admissions Open Now
[table id=2 /] For Queries Related to MGP Admissions, call: Shantanu at +91-8800631116; Vinay at +91-9821711605 About Mains Guidance Program Mains Guidance Program, is a Test Series based Preparation Plan for Civil Services Mains Examination. It offers candidates a timely Test Based and Mentor Assessment based full length 3 hours test series. It… Continue reading Mains Guidance Program – Admissions Open Now
Essay Test – July 1, 2017
Before you start writing the Essay, read some tips on How to write an awesome Essay. Instructions: Write an essay on any one of the following in about 1000-1200 words. Time : 90 minutes Marks : 125 1. Law is the essential foundation of stability and order both within societies and in international relations. 2. India may… Continue reading Essay Test – July 1, 2017
Government’s new Hydrocarbon policy
Context Brand new oil and gas block licensing policy is introduced this Wednesday which will open up 2.8 million square kilometers of sedimentary basins for exploration and production activities. Why government has come up with such policy? The lack of seismic sedimentary basin data had been hampering the oil and gas exploration and production sector… Continue reading Government’s new Hydrocarbon policy
Mobility in India set to get pricier
Context: A recently published study, “Indian auto-mobility 2020: A perceptive picture,” has forecast several key changes in the transport sector in the next few years. Details The study was conducted by the researchers of the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, and Bangalore, and the Central Road Research Institute, New… Continue reading Mobility in India set to get pricier
India – U.S. relations in the age of Trump
Context India – U.S summit gave positive vibe, with partnership favoring India. New understanding and agreements are on the board. Talks of Cooperation Trump spoke of both countries working together to create jobs and grow their economies and ensuring a trading relationship that is fair and reciprocal. More than 166,000 Indian students studied in the… Continue reading India – U.S. relations in the age of Trump
An introduction to the provisions of Breach of privilege
Context Editors of Hi Bangalore and Yelahanka Voice have been awarded one-year jail term and a fine of Rs 10,000 for libel. The Issue Karnataka assembly speaker K.B. Koliwad has sentenced Ravi Belagere of Hi Bangalore and Anil Raj of Yelahanka Voice for a year in jail for writing defamatory articles against legislators. Hi Bangalore… Continue reading An introduction to the provisions of Breach of privilege
National Health Policy 2017
The Union Cabinet approved the National Health Policy 2017 by replacing the previous policy which was framed 15 years ago in 2002. It aims at providing healthcare in an “assured manner” to all by addressing current and emerging challenges arising from the ever changing socio-economic, epidemiological and technological scenarios. It aims to raise public healthcare… Continue reading National Health Policy 2017
